Swimming Pool Supplies

“Mommy, can I go outside and play?” As parents, that is a phrase that is heard many times throughout the day? Unfortunately, in this day and age of 500 channels on TV, the Xbox and Playstation and computers connected to the Internet, those words aren’t nearly as prevalent as they used to be. But having outdoor toys and activities that interest the kids as much or more than the indoor toys, such as an inflatable bounce house, can change that in a hurry.

Experts say that making sure kids get plenty of exercise is of vital importance, and outdoor activities are the best form of exercise they can get. Making sure the kids get plenty of exercise while keeping them entertained and out of trouble can be a challenge. By having fun activities in your own backyard means the kids will want to stay home allowing you to keep an eye on them for safety.

An in-ground pool might be a popular choice, but there are many other less expensive alternatives that will keep the kids active and interested. One option is to have inflatable bouncers around and other inflatable activity centers. These are big outdoor toys that not only provide the exercise they need, but a lot of fun and entertainment for them too. Watching the kids play on them is a true joy for parents and the kids do get to have a great time. Between all the climbing and sliding, not only are they burning off all that excess energy that kids so often have in abundance, but they are getting that vital exercise which is so important for them to have during their formative years.

Not only do the kids enjoy the slide bouncers, but it makes a lot of sense from the parental side as well. Not only are you being a responsible parent, giving your kids the opportunity to exercise, getting them outside into the fresh air and sunshine, but by utilizing the inflatable slides and other inflatable activity centers, you can turn a limited back yard area into an unlimited play area. There are only a few steps: inflate, have fun, deflate and pack away. They aren’t like swings that take up a permanent space in your yard, they are completely mobile and easy to store making it like a new toy every summer.

Inflatable activity centers can be switched out from the slide to a pool to whatever other centers your kids may have an interest in, and because they are inflatable, they are substantially less expensive than their “permanent” counterparts. The value of an inflatable play center cannot be beat. The enjoyment gotten from the different set up options as well as the opportunity to be outside are just two of the reasons they are worth every penny!

Little Tikes is the leader in children’s toys distribution throughout the world. If you love the outdoors, Little Tikes has the perfect solution to staying cool with their outdoor inflatable water slides and pools! Have fun while you beat the heat!

I read an interesting article today that suggested there is a connection between children’s use of swimming pools and asthma. You can read the full article here. It’s dated July 2006 and I couldn’t find any follow ups but I thought it was intersting none the less.

A study, by the Catholic University of Louvain, in Belgium, found that the rates of asthma in children rose by about 2 to 3% for every indoor swimming pool per 100,000 people and concluded that this was due to increased exposure to chlorine which is used to clean the pools.

They’d produced evidence a few years earlier that found that chlorine in swimming pools can react with urine and sweat resulting in the creation of harmful fumes. Children who regularly went swimming in indoor pools accumulated proteins known, in large quantities, to damage the cells of the lungs.

In the more recent study which was conducted across 21 countries in Europe they found that wheezing, asthma, hay fever and other reactions were increased.

The recommendations are to ensure that pools are properly ventilated and that chlorine levels are kept to the minimum level necessary to ensure clean, safe water. Something bear in mind with your own swimming pool.

Well after buying a number of new games for the pool I’ve been really disappointed to find that, due to the poor weather, we haven’t made much use of them. I was all fired up for playing with the kids and the new water polo set.

I suppose there’s always the chance that the temperature will improve but I don’t hold out too much hope. The only good side is it’s been a great excuse to stay in and watch the Olympics. Go Phelps! The kids are really inspired.

I always encourage my daughter to play outdoors and now we’ve got a new above ground pool set it’s even easier. It’s great for her and there are endless child activities to take advantage of. I enjoy getting in with her and her friends, teaching them new things and showing them how I used to have a great time when I was a child, without video games and non-stop television.

I still enjoy the swimming pool games I loved as a child and teenager and it’s fun passing them on to my daughter.

We were very much an outdoor kind of family. My father taught me how to shoot a bow, build a campfire, throw tomahawks, and go canoeing. As you can see, I grew up in the country. I carry some of this over into my parenting. My daughter was more than excited when I taught her how to shoot a bow and build a decent fire. She enjoys playing horse shoes as I did when I was her age. These are simple child activities that I have the power to teach her. Trust me; it’s not difficult to get your little ones excited about things when they’re young. Mostly what they crave is time with you. Take advantage of this and devote some free time each day or week to your child’s fun. They will always remember it.